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Overview |
UC | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
UC | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
UC | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UC | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 3,750 students)
UC vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 169.7% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Franciscan than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($32,070.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Franciscan ($21,511 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 36.8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,540 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 126.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($18,561 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is the same at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
UC vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or Franciscan? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Franciscan and UC.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/